Dechert has scored a managing partner for its new Beijing office. Wang’s experience ranges from global corporations to financial institutions to private investors in China. He is dually qualified in China and the US, having
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Lovells Adds Thomas Man to Beijing Office
Lovells has snagged Thomas Man, a partner from Orrick for its Beijing office. Man, a Shandong native, has much experience in corporate, securities, and M&As. The addition of Man will be very helpful to the
Read moreLovells Boosts Singapore Office With Energy Partner
Lovells has expanded its Singapore office with the hire of Brad Roach. Roach, previously at White & Case, is the first partner in Singapore whose primary focus is that of energy. He has much experience
Read moreWelcome to Asia, Covington & Burling
Covington & Burling has opened its first office in Asia, residing in Beijing. The firm’s previous management chair, Stuart Stock, will head the team. Stuart will be accompanied by senior lawyers Ellen Eliasoph and Cao
Read morePatton Boggs Is Spreading in the Middle East
Patton Boggs is making itself know in the Middle East. The firm has launched an office Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Although Patton has worked in Abu Dhabi for thirty years, this is the beginning
Read moreWilson Sonsini Hires Notable Attorney for Shanghai
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has boosted their practice in Asia by welcoming Eva H. Wang back to their firm, where she was once an associate. Wang was previously general counsel and vice president of
Read moreJones Day Strenthens Its Hong Kong Office
Jones Day has hired Joe Bauerschmidt for its Hong Kong office. Bauerschmidt concentrates his practice on securities offerings and has represented both internatioanl banks and corporate entities. Bauerschmidt previously worked at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &
Read moreHogan & Hartson Opens Office in Middle East
The Washington DC-based law firm of Hogan & Hartson has announced it will open an office in Abu Dhabi, which will be its first office in the Middle East. Heading up the new office will
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read morePaul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP Makes History in China
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP has made history in the Republic of China. The firm recently aided Asia Pacific Land (APL) in closing the largest real estate deal ever made in the country. Due
Read morePathak Is A Perfect Fit For Gibson Dunn’s Singapore Office
Jai Pathak joined Gibson Dunn in February after 24 years at Jones Day. Gibson’s managing partner, Kenneth Doran, explains that although the idea of a Singapore office was being discussed, it was not the reason
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